Daily Corruption News 14 November 2012

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Posted 14 November 2012

Today's top story

China: Respected China vice-premier tipped to head anti-graft effort
Reuters UK

One of China's most senior financial officials is likely to lead the fight against corruption, a top priority in the world's second-biggest economy, following his appointment to a key council at the end of the Communist Party's 18th congress on Wednesday.



More news

Global: Justice Dept. issues guidance on foreign bribes
New York Times

Canada: Quebec corruption inquiry: Construction firms offered prostitutes as gifts, engineer says
The Star

Egypt: Egypt's corruption investigators zoom in on tycoon's private jet sale
The National

Pakistan: Hajj corruption case: FIA summons Yousaf Raza Gilani, son
The Express Tribune

Peru: Peru’s high court orders another corruption trial for already jailed ex-President Fujimori
Washington Post

Romania: Romania anti-graft agency says faces political intimidation
Reuters UK (TI mention)

Russia: Fair Russia urges life in prison for corruption
RT

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe’s stolen diamonds
Global Post



Blogs and opinion

China: China’s illicit flows are ‘big issue’ for money laundering
WSJ blogs

Greece: Greek people can change this system of bribery
The Guardian

USA: U.S. Treasury to lead review of anti-money laundering rules
Reuters



News from Transparency International

Web feature: Ending impunity in Senegal

On the blog: Dancing and acting against corruption in the streets of Harare





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